Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice towards Family Planning among Married Women in ALTI city, Alkamlin locality, AL-Gezira State, Sudan from February – March 2023

Abstract

Background: Researches have shown highest awareness but low utilization of contraceptives making the situation a serious challenge. Most of women in reproductive age group know little or have incorrect information about family planning methods. Even when they know the name of some of the contraceptives, they do not know where to get them or how to use it. These women have negative attitude about family planning, whereas some have heard false and misleading information, the current study aimed in assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice of family planning among married women in ALTI city. Justification: Considering the high risk of maternal morbidity and mortality, increased risks of unintended pregnancy, this study aims to explore the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of family planning (FP) and associated factors among married women living in ALTI city February – 2023. Methods: Cross sectional study. 45 women were interviewed. Data were collected using a structured and pretested questionnaire, which included study participants’ socio-demographic characteristics, access to FP services, knowledge, attitude, and practice of FP. Study population: This study targeted married women in childbearing age in ALTI city February-2023.